Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

The EDP Group is an integrated energy utility, with operations around the world.

Within its electricity transmission and distribution activity (the EDP Networks Platform) it currently manages operations in Portugal, Spain, and Brazil 

Engenharia Alentejo e Algarve department is looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer.

What you will do:

• Accompanying and guiding a team in their daily duties,
• Executing and monitoring preventive maintenance tasks (systematic, conditioned, and predictive) as outlined in the Plan and Budget,
• Conducting inspections related to preventive maintenance (systematic, conditioned, and predictive),
• Monitoring asset performance to identify signs of potential failure,
• Developing proposals for the rehabilitation or replacement of assets in substations and cut-off stations,
• Ensuring an appropriate response in emergency situations or system disturbances by locating and repairing faults in substations and cut-off stations, in coordination with the medium- and low-voltage asset service area (responsible for initial field intervention),
• Carrying out small-scale investment projects and commissioning installations,
• Coordinating, within their scope of operations, the implementation of necessary measures for environmental protection, workplace safety, and occupational health .

Employment type: Full-Time

Work site: Hybrid Model

What are we looking for:

• Bachelor or Master degree (preferably) in Electrical and Computer Engineering;
• Up to 3 years' experience (professional activity in Electrical Engineering);
• Driving license and availability for travel (mandatory);
• Availability to integrate assistance hours into the electrical network in case of unforeseen situations;
• Enthusiasm for exploration and management of networks and energy systems;
• Teamwork and collaboration in the workplace;
• Critical awareness;
• Good knowledge of English would be an asset,
• More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose. 

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more reasons to apply?

As a top employer we:

Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;

Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;

Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute

Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília

Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

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